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Check your vehicleBath's Clean Air Zone is a Class C zone that charges non-compliant taxis, vans, buses, coaches, and HGVs. Private cars that do not meet emission standards are also charged. The zone covers the city centre and main approach roads to reduce nitrogen dioxide pollution.
Zone type
Class C
Launched
15 March 2021
Operating hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Official website
Visit official site →The zone covers Bath city centre and the main roads leading into it, including London Road, the A36, and the A4. The boundary is marked with signage.
| Vehicle type | Daily charge |
|---|---|
| Cars (non-compliant) | £9 |
| LGVs & vans | £9 |
| Taxis & PHVs | £9 |
| HGVs, buses & coaches | £100 |
Petrol vehicles that do not meet Euro 4 and diesel vehicles that do not meet Euro 6. Taxis, vans, and commercial vehicles are also affected. Electric vehicles are exempt.
Enter your registration number on our homepage to see your vehicle's Euro emission standard. This is the key factor that determines whether your vehicle will be charged in the Bath Clean Air Zone.
You can also check on the official Bath CAZ checker for a definitive answer specific to this zone.
Non-compliant cars, vans, and taxis pay £9 per day. HGVs, buses, and coaches pay £100 per day. Failure to pay incurs a penalty charge notice.
Yes. Bath operates a Class C zone which charges non-compliant private cars, unlike some other UK zones that only charge commercial vehicles. If your car does not meet Euro 4 (petrol) or Euro 6 (diesel), you will be charged.
Parts of the A36 passing through Bath are within the zone. Check the official Bath CAZ boundary map for exact roads included.
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